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A Dream That Still Inspires: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Celebrating The Dream That Still Inspires On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

 

"I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream."

 

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let us follow his example and strive to keep his dream alive—a dream of equality, justice, and harmony among all people. By doing right by our neighbors and fostering a spirit of cooperation and understanding, we take meaningful steps toward the beloved community he envisioned. Dr. King's inspirational and enduring legacy of unity and peace reminds us that his dream is not just an aspiration but a call to action. Let us never forget that by working together, each of us can help make his dream a reality and truly make a difference.

 

"The time is always right to do what is right."

 

 

 

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."

 

"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed - we hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal."

 

"I have a dream! To be free at last! Free at last! Free at last. And if a man has nothing to die for, Then his life is worth nothing."

“You can kill the dreamer, but you can’t kill the dream.”

 

Dr. Martin Luther King may have been killed, but his dream remains alive and continues to inspire. Today... take a moment to remember that dream... to reflect on that dream... to honor his dream... a dream that is as valid today as it was decades ago.

 

“When we allow freedom to ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God’s children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual: “Free at last! Free at last! thank God Almighty, we are free at last!”

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 Nina Hollander, RE/MAX Broker, Realtor

 

 

 

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Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Nina, We honor his legacy by continuing to strive for equality, justice, and the shared vision of a brighter, united future!

Jan 20, 2025 04:22 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 hi Sheila, his dream and message transcends what we originally thought was a civil rights movement. His message is for all humanity.

Jan 20, 2025 04:35 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Nina. Many dream but fail to take action. Martin Luther King Jr. lived like his dream had come true while realizing how much work was needed to make it that way. We are still in the process fed by his momentum. Celebrate we should and stay on the journey we must. Enjoy your day.

Jan 20, 2025 04:38 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Wayne Martin hi Wayne... that dream is one that will continue for many decades to come.

Jan 20, 2025 04:49 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

It seems that the idea of peaceful protest died with the George Floyd riots. We need it back.

Jan 20, 2025 04:46 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty sadly, Jeff, we need lots of things from the past to come back.

Jan 20, 2025 04:49 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Nina - the quotes you share provide a moment to pause.  To think of Dr King - about him as a human being and what his deeds as well as words continue to mean to us today.  

Jan 20, 2025 04:47 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Michael Jacobs good morning, Michael... you make an excellent point. Once we've put someone on a pedestal, it's easy to forget they were humans, just like the rest of us.

Jan 20, 2025 04:50 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Nina,

What an inspiring post this morning! MLK Jr delivered his message to all humanity. Your quotes you provided were the best of the best and good to re-read them this day!

Jan 20, 2025 07:30 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Dorie Dillard Austin TX hi Dorie... MLK, Jr's words have stood the test of time and I believe they will continue to stand that test for many decades to come.

Jan 20, 2025 07:59 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Nina Hollander, Broker - Making this a Federal Holiday was a good thing by our government. It's too bad many states and cities had to cancel special events or parades today because of the weather. 

Jan 20, 2025 11:47 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Patricia Feager hi Patricia... sadly, that's what happens when you have holidays in January... the Inauguration had to be moved indoors as well. Lots of people with tickets they can't use today.

Jan 20, 2025 12:06 PM
Patricia Feager

Nina Hollander, Broker - I knew the inauguration was moved indoors because of the weather. I hope they implement this change for future Presidential inaugurations. I watched it from the beginning to the end. I'm sure everyone was glad to be indoors. 

Jan 20, 2025 12:13 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Nina=- I'm with you on this one and love it!  Dr. King's sentiment is directed at all of us. Equality for every individual, not equity. Treating everyone with respect as a human. 

Jan 20, 2025 12:07 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib thanks, Kathy. MLK's words have now transcended the civil rights movement as we knew it 50+ years ago.

Jan 20, 2025 12:09 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nina this country has been going in a different direction the last 4 years than the one Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed of.  Hopefully today was a start back to that dream.

Jan 20, 2025 12:54 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

George Souto hi George... I'm staying positive that we will see more unity in the years to come.

Jan 20, 2025 01:36 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Monday afternoon, Nina.

Dolores and I have been watching the inauguration events on TV today. We have icy weather in our area.

Jan 20, 2025 02:10 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Hi Roy... I've had the TV on my desk on all day as well watching the events while I work. No ice here, thank heavens.

Jan 20, 2025 02:13 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks, Nina Hollander, Broker, for sharing such powerful reflections on Dr. King's dream! Your words not only honor his legacy, but also serve as a reminder of our collective responsibility to strive for equality and unity in our communities—I'm truly grateful for the inspiration you've provided.

Jan 20, 2025 02:35 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lew Corcoran good morning, Lew... your comment was the first I've seen this morning and it's made my day! Thank you.

Jan 21, 2025 03:37 AM
Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker What If?  What If Dr. King could have had another 15 to 25 years?  He was making a huge difference and educating so many of us.  

Thank you so much for your blog.  He is still making a difference. And so are people like you!  

Jan 20, 2025 03:12 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker good morning, Mike, and thank you. Each of us in our own little way can make a difference and add those little ways up and it's a big difference.

Jan 21, 2025 03:38 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Wow what a great post, and I have seen many over the years this one really resonated with me @nina

Jan 20, 2025 11:08 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Endre Barath, Jr. thank you, Endre, for that lovely comment. As humans we all have dreams... MLK put words to his dreams that continue to resonate with us decades later.

Jan 21, 2025 03:39 AM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Hands down this is one of the best posts I have ever seen on Martin Luther King Jr. 

Wonderful quotes mixed with your positive perspective made this a really impressive post to read! Thank you Nina Hollander, Broker  

 

Jan 20, 2025 11:44 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Debra Leisek thank you, Debra, for that wonderful comment. I'm smiling from ear to ear.

Jan 21, 2025 03:39 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Having dreams is a wonderful thing and I find it very sad that to this day, some of his dreams have yet to come true.

Jan 21, 2025 04:30 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Brian England hi Brian... I think I'm more positive about this than you might be... we've had politicians claiming we are a racist society since Obama was elected. And I don't find that to be all that true. Is there racism... yes... but not what it was when MLK was alive.

Jan 21, 2025 08:09 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Outstanding selection of quotes and my favorite is about the "content of one's character."

Jan 21, 2025 08:00 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Leanne Smith thank you, Leanne. It is about character, isn't it, at the end of the day.

Jan 21, 2025 08:09 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina, didn't go out yesterday, it was so darned cold, thinking it got up to 7 degrees.   

Jan 21, 2025 03:38 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Joan Cox it felt like 11 degrees here in Charlotte yesterday morning with the windchill factor... and that was more than enough for me!

Jan 22, 2025 06:06 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

His message was so simple and he delivered it with a calm manner. It is sad that it seems to have gotten lost over the years.

Jan 27, 2025 05:08 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 good morning, Ed... I agree that it is sad.

Jan 28, 2025 04:01 AM